Play It Safe with a Pre-Purchase Vehicle Inspection

Buying a car is a big purchase, so before you hand over your hard-earned cash make sure you know exactly what you’re paying for. Every used car comes with its own unique history so it’s important to do some homework before making a commitment to it. Don’t buy someone else’s problems – organise an auto pre-purchase inspection before signing any dotted lines.

If you don’t know enough about cars to tell a distributor cap from a wheel nut, getting a qualified mechanic to cast an expert eye over your intended purchase can save you both time and money. The team at Browns Plains auto shop Steve Sorensen Mechanical can assist with an auto pre-purchase inspection. Our qualified mechanics will go over the vehicle with a ‘fine tooth comb’, checking everything from the interior and body, right through to conducting a full mechanical inspection.

So why is it so important to arrange an auto pre-purchase inspection? Many vehicles are damaged in accidents, repaired and re-sold to unsuspecting buyers. While a car may look near-perfect to the untrained eye, only an expert inspection will detect often hard-to-miss structural and mechanical damage.

At Steve Sorensen Mechanical, our professional mechanics will look for things such as:

·         body repairs and rust

·         the condition of oil and water including any leaks

·         checking for a blown head gasket

·         smoke, noise and wear

·         the condition of the timing belt and water pump

·         functional safety feature warning lights

·         the electrical system

·         brake performance

·         the condition of tyres, locks and glass.

We’ll also perform a general under-car and under-bonnet visual inspection. Any faults picked up during the inspection can even give the buyer extra bargaining power to lower the sale price. If there a faults that are too costly or compromise the vehicle’s safety, the buyer can avoid the purchase and save a great deal of money and heartache.

An auto pre-purchase inspection is the only way to truly have confidence and peace of mind that the car you intend to buy is roadworthy and safe to drive. Whether buying privately or through a dealership, it always pays to organise an auto pre-purchase inspection to ensure you’re not unwillingly getting behind the wheel of a lemon and putting you or your family’s life at risk. Trust our Browns Plains auto shop team at Steve Sorensen Mechanical to help you with your next used car inspection.